We need to talk.

How to Have a Difficult Conversation

12 years ago, I was at work and overheard my boss say something about me to someone else. It was not positive. So I judged her, withdrew my heart, and collected evidence that she was a bad person. I told my coach about it and felt justified in my disdain. Lo and behold, my coach told me I needed to talk with her. This was the last thing I wanted to do. Scary! I didn’t want to confront her, lose my job, or have her not like me.

This is when my coach taught me How to Have a Difficult Conversation. I wrote the conversation up ahead of time, making sure that I was honest with how I felt, including being scared. Much to my surprise, it went better than I could have imagined. I was so relieved after the conversation was over. I was also proud of myself for facing my fear, and the best part was that I understood her, and we were closer after that conversation. I liked her again, and now she knew that I was someone who would do the work to get resolved. We continued to work together for years and had many more difficult conversations, but I trusted that we could walk through those together and come out better for it and we did.

This is an invaluable skill that everyone needs to learn. It will help you at work, home, school, or anywhere there are other humans. Lauren Zander created this How To Process, has used it, and taught it hundreds of times. She will be leading a FREE class for the Public, and you are invited. You can also invite your friends, family, and loved ones. Everyone is welcome.

With gratitude and appreciation,
Kimberly, Lauren, and the Inner.U team